International

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new overall leader

By Rushdi Abualouf and Tom Bennet After two days of lengthy negotiations in Doha, Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new overall chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was...

Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate

Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate

WASHINGTON, Aug 6: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, choosing a progressive policy champion and a plain speaker from...
Bangladesh ex-PM Zia freed after arch-rival toppled

Bangladesh ex-PM Zia freed after arch-rival toppled

Dhaka, August 6: Bangladesh's uncompromising ex-prime minister Khaleda Zia has been released from years of house arrest after her bitter enemy Sheikh Hasina was ousted as premier and fled as...
Bangladesh Parliament dissolved

Bangladesh Parliament dissolved

Dhaka, Aug 6: Bangladesh's parliament has been dissolved, according to a statement from the president's office. It was a key demand made by student protest coordinators, who had set...
Anti-government protests turn deadly in Bangladesh

Anti-government protests turn deadly in Bangladesh

 Protests come despite a huge crackdown which began last month At least 23 people have been killed in Bangladesh as clashes erupted between police and anti-government protesters who are...